Oil painting was first adopted in the West during the 15th Century. Since the start oils quickly rose to become the most respected among all the different methods because the paint dries very slowly giving the artist plenty of time to create the look they desire. However, just because Oil Paintings dry slowly does mean they need to appear dull and lifeless and for centuries people have been creating amazing and engaging works that prove this. Whether you are into grand Old Masters, subtle impressionistic landscapes or bizarre abstractions, there are a wealth of antique and vintage Oil Paintings out there. They are great because they can add a sense of instant atmosphere to any space, so 19th Century landscapes or Portraits can add a timelessness, while bright and textured works from the 20th Century will add interest and colour.
While art historians and critics will place a great deal of attention on the artist as the most important element, even unknown paintings deserve their due and space on your wall. Every artist no matter how humble will tell you that some works emerge more from divine inspiration than skill. If that work speaks to you then it is probably meant for you.
At LoveAntiques we have a fine selection of Antique and Vintage Oil Paintings for all your needs.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
"St. Ives Harbour" Oil on Board
£ 1,150
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Adam Barland - Near Medmenham on Thames
£ 1,650
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Oil on Canvas of a Tudor Lady
£ 8,250
Anthea's Attic
Antique Victorian Landscape Oil Painting Study of Horses on Moorland After A de Swinton Spencer
£ 750
Antique Victorian Landscape Oil Painting Study of Horses on Moorland After A de Swinton Spencer
£ 750
Anthea's Attic
£ 2,250
£ 850
Antique Victorian Landscape Oil Painting Study of Sheep on Moorland Signed WE Turner
£ 850
Anthea's Attic
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Henry Frederick Lucas-lucas "Fabian"
£ 3,750
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by George Romney "Portraits of a Lady & Gentleman"
£ 5,250
Oil Painting by George Romney "Portraits of a Lady & Gentleman"
£ 5,250
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Landscape Oil Painting
£ 675
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Large Oil Painting of Jesus
£ 3,800
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
King Henry VIII 17th Oil Portrait on Panel Follower of Hans Holbein The Younger
£ 20,000
King Henry VIII 17th Oil Portrait on Panel Follower of Hans Holbein The Younger
£ 20,000
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
19th Century Oil Painting Horses "On The Road" To Chester By Edward Lloyd
£ 7,000
19th Century Oil Painting Horses "On The Road" To Chester By Edward Lloyd
£ 7,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Joseph Thors "The Stream Through The Woods"
£ 2,750
Oil Painting by Joseph Thors "The Stream Through The Woods"
£ 2,750
Walton House Antiques Ltd
£ 180
Prometheus Antiques
Set of Four Oil Landscape Paintings of the Seasons
£ 450
Prometheus Antiques
At the Races, Oil Painting by Richard Murry
£ 595
Prometheus Antiques
Oil Painting of a Man with Lute
£ 450
Prometheus Antiques
Landscape Oil Painting by William Bartol Thomas
£ 695
Prometheus Antiques
Landscape Oil Painting by Thomas George Storey
£ 265
Prometheus Antiques
Oil Painting by John Rabone Harvey
£ 595
Hutton-Clarke Antiques
Portrait Painting of Lady
£ 875
Prometheus Antiques
Victorian Oil Painting of an Old Man
£ 250
Prometheus Antiques
Victorian Landscape Oil Painting of Wollaton Hall
£ 485
Prometheus Antiques
Nocturne Oil Painting of Glasgow
£ 595
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Nautical Seascape Oil Painting St Ives Fishing Boat Off Cornwall Coast
£ 1,750
Nautical Seascape Oil Painting St Ives Fishing Boat Off Cornwall Coast
£ 1,750
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Epilogue One Antiques
Hugo Von Bouvard, Portrait of Wilhelm Reckler 1917
£ 3,200
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting Pair by William Stone - Midland Landscapes
£ 1,950
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Edgar Longstaffe - Near Rannoch Moor
£ 1,450
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Frank Moss Bennett - Portrait of John, Annabella & Augusta Annesley
£ 3,950
Oil Painting by Frank Moss Bennett - Portrait of John, Annabella & Augusta Annesley
£ 3,950
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Carse Antiques
Scottish Oil on Canvas Snow Scene
£ 650
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Minnie Agnes Cohen - The New Bonnet
£ 1,450
Prometheus Antiques
Charming Victorian Oil Portrait of a Lady
£ 385
Jennings and Cox
Early 20th Century Oil Painting, Religious Scene - Antique Art
£ 145
Kilroy Fine Art
Byron Bauckham - Grace Darling to the Rescue
£ 275
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Paula Nightingale - Oil on Board - Spanish Beach
£ 395
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Albert de Belleroche - Oil on Board - Mother and Child
£ 985
Albert de Belleroche - Oil on Board - Mother and Child
£ 985
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Kilroy Fine Art
C F Lowcock - Meditation
£ 1,200
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Attr. William Shayer Snr.- Oil - A Stable Interior
£ 3,950
Prometheus Antiques
Cottage at Whittington Oil Painting by W Swindell
£ 450
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Early 17th Century Oil Painting Portrait Dutch Golden Age Merchant
£ 8,000
Early 17th Century Oil Painting Portrait Dutch Golden Age Merchant
£ 8,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant